Prof. Dr. Yu Song is a distinguished expert in soil mechanics, contaminated soil remediation, and geotechnical stabilization 🏗️. She earned her Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Guilin University of Technology 🎓 and has held academic roles at Wuhan University and Northern Illinois University 🌏. Her research focuses on microbial-induced soil stabilization, heavy metal pollution control, and soil reinforcement technologies 🌱⚙️. With numerous high-impact publications, national research grants, and industry collaborations, she has made groundbreaking contributions to sustainable geotechnical solutions. Her work continues to drive innovation in soil remediation and environmental engineering 🌎🔍.
Prof. Dr Yu Song, Guilin University of Technology, China
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Education 🎓
Prof. Dr. Yu Song has a strong academic foundation in civil and geological engineering 🏗️. She is currently a visiting scholar at Wuhan University (2024–present) and previously conducted research at Northern Illinois University, USA (2018–2019) 🌏. She earned her Ph.D. in Geological Engineering from Guilin University of Technology (2017–2022) 🏅. Her academic journey includes an M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Disaster Prevention & Mitigation) from Guilin University of Technology (2004–2007) and a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Transportation Infrastructure) from Liaoning Technical University (2000–2004) 📖. Her education has shaped her expertise in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering 🔬🌱.
Affiliations 🏛️
Prof. Dr. Yu Song is a faculty member at the School of Civil Engineering, Guilin University of Technology 🏗️📚, where she conducts cutting-edge research in geotechnical engineering and soil stabilization. She is also affiliated with the Key Laboratory of Karst Dynamics, MNR & Guangxi, Institute of Karst Geology, CAGS 🌍🪨, focusing on karst landform dynamics, environmental soil remediation, and foundation engineering. Her work integrates civil engineering principles with environmental geoscience, contributing to sustainable infrastructure development, pollution control, and soil mechanics advancements. Her research supports real-world applications in geoengineering and ecological conservation 🌱♻️.
Achievements📚🏗️
Prof. Dr. Yu Song has made significant contributions to geotechnical engineering, soil stabilization, and environmental remediation through her extensive scientific publications 📖. She has authored multiple SCI-indexed research papers in prestigious journals such as Carbonates and Evaporites, Biogeotechnics, Geomicrobiology Journal, Environmental Pollution, and Sustainability 🌍🔬. Her studies focus on microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP), heavy metal-contaminated soil stabilization, red clay mechanics, and urban land subsidence monitoring 🏡⚙️. Her cutting-edge research advances sustainable soil engineering and contributes to eco-friendly soil treatment solutions ♻️🛤️.
Research Focus 🔬🌱
Prof. Dr. Yu Song specializes in geotechnical engineering and environmental soil remediation 🏗️🌍. Her research focuses on the mechanical properties and stabilization techniques of special soils 🏞️, including expansive clays and soft foundations. She investigates heavy metal-contaminated soils, exploring solute migration mechanisms and eco-friendly solidification techniques ⚗️🛠️. Additionally, she develops microbial-induced soil stabilization methods for roadbed reinforcement and calcareous sands 🦠🏝️. Her innovative work in microbial geotechnology and sustainable soil improvement contributes to environmental protection and geotechnical engineering advancements, offering solutions for infrastructure stability and soil contamination control 🌱♻️.
Publications 📄
Study on Mechanical Strength and Microstructure of Zinc-Contaminated Soil Solidified by Microbial-Induced Magnesium Carbonate Precipitation 🏗️🌱
Authors: Yu Song, Jiaqi Li, Wei Liu, Yuling Chen, Xiaotong Gao
Journal: Geomicrobiology Journal, 2025
Effect of Acid Type on Biomineralization of Soil Using Crude Soybean Urease Solution 🦠🧪
Authors: Yajie Weng, Hanjiang Lai, Junjie Zheng, Jianwei Zhang, Yu Song
Journal: Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 2024
Study on the Physical Properties of Red Clay Cured by Different External Admixtures Combined with Enzyme Induced Carbonate Precipitation Technology 🏗️💧
Authors: Yu Song, Yuling Chen, Jichun Cheng, Jianwei Zhang, Junjie Zheng
Journal: Carbonates and Evaporites, 2024
Strength Characteristics and Microscopic Mechanism of Activated MgO-Modified Biochar Carbonization Curing Zn²⁺ Polluted Soil 🌍⚙️
Authors: Shuguang Zhang, Mingzhi Zhang, Jiangshan Li, Yu Song
Journal: Construction and Building Materials, 2024
Her research advances soil stabilization, biomineralization, and eco-friendly contamination mitigation 🌿🔍.